UW System Clipsheet

"Assembly budget called 'devastating' to UW," Associated Press, July 31.

Appearing with Gov. Jim Doyle, chancellors from across the UW System voiced their concerns over the Assembly's proposed $120 million cut to the university's operating budget, saying such a budget reduction would force campuses to eliminate faculty positions, cut class offerings and potentially lower student enrollment.

Related: "UW Board of Regents to set tuition with no budget," WMTV, July 30.

Also: "Doyle joins UW Chancellors in budget concerns," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 30.

Listen: http://www.wrn.com/po.../uwdoyleva073007.mp3

"Compromise not an option on UW budget cuts," Wisconsin Radio Network, July 31.

UW System President Kevin Reilly said even if a budget conference committee meets halfway between Senate/Joint Finance Committee and Assembly proposals for the university's budget, the UW System would still suffer a $60 million budget cut.

Listen: http://www.wrn.com/po...uwreillyva073107.mp3

"Assembly budget would deal blow to UW-W," Column, Janesville Gazette, July 29.

UW-Whitewater Interim Chancellor Richard Telfer addresses the financial challenges the campus would face if the state Assembly's proposed budget for the UW System is approved.

"Public radio could face cuts," Wausau Daily Herald, July 31.

Wausau-area public radio officials said local content would be virtually eliminated without crucial state funding for Wisconsin Public Radio; the state Assembly's proposed budget included a measure to zero-fund both Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Public Television.

"Lasee's acrimony on full display," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, July 31.

A column about a state representative who called on the Assembly to zero-fund the UW-Madison Law School.

"Stop fighting UW System's 'race conscious' admissions policy," Editorial, La Crosse Tribune, July 31.

This editorial supports recent updates to the UW System's admissions policies, updates Wisconsin's attorney general said are in line with state law.

"Launching engineers," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, July 31.

UW-Stout's Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer camp -- now in its 11th year -- was designed to tap potential female engineers, who currently comprise only 8 percent of everyone in the field; this year, campers designed radio-controlled boats from scratch.